Greek island where you can get free breakfast and accommodation – but there's a catch

The historic island of Syros in the Cyclades is home to a cat sanctuary where volunteers from around the world can stay for free in exchange for caring for animals - and it's been described as a quieter alternative to Santorini and Mykonos


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